What is the cost of living in Plymouth, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Plymouth has an overall cost of living index of 137, which is 1.4x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Massachusetts, Plymouth has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Massachusetts's index of 130.
The standard of living in Plymouth ranks as #52 most affordable out of the 113 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Plymouth ranks as the #61 most expensive place in the Bay State.
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Plymouth Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Plymouth. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Plymouth is 110.
The Groceries index in Plymouth is 120.
The Health index in Plymouth is 181.
The Housing index in Plymouth is 116.
The Transportation index in Plymouth is 120.
The Utilities index in Plymouth is 114.
| Living Expense | Plymouth | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 181 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 114 | 100 |
Plymouth Cost Of Living Compared To Massachusetts Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around Massachusetts, check out:
- Most Expensive Cities In Massachusetts
- Most Affordable Cities In Massachusetts
- Average Rent In Massachusetts
Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Plymouth, MA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Massachusetts, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Plymouth is $641,987.
The Median Rent in Plymouth is $1,830.
The Median Income in Plymouth is $81,703.
The Home Value To Income in Plymouth is 7.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Plymouth is 0.27x.
| Statistic | Plymouth | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $641,987 | $656,690 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,830 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $81,703 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 7.9x | 6.3x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.27x | 0.2x | 0.21x |
Plymouth, MA Costs By Category
Detailed Plymouth Services costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.49 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $15.49 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $29.33 | $18 |
| Haircut | $43.72 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.56 | $45.56 |
Detailed Plymouth Groceries costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.48 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.45 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.76 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $4.99 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $12.52 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.21 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.53 | $3.7 |
Detailed Plymouth Health costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $123.17 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $157.89 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $149.22 | $113.29 |
Detailed Plymouth Transportation costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.43 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $97.39 | $59.92 |
Detailed Plymouth Utilities costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Plymouth | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $302.72 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $187.85 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Plymouth
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Plymouth. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Southfield, MI has a cost of living index of 99, 0.7x Plymouth.
Abington, MA has a cost of living index of 140, 1.0x Plymouth.
Middleborough Center, MA has a cost of living index of 132, 1.0x Plymouth.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Plymouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield, MI | 76,236 | 99 | 0.7x |
| Abington, MA | 17,053 | 140 | 1.0x |
| Middleborough Center, MA | 8,155 | 132 | 1.0x |
| North Scituate, MA | 6,492 | 182 | 1.3x |
| Kingston, MA | 5,910 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Scituate, MA | 5,796 | 169 | 1.2x |
